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Impression vs Raspberry Pi Imager: catalog facts
Impression	Raspberry Pi Imager
Free Free and open source under the GPLv3.	Free Free from Raspberry Pi.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Minimal interface focused on one task Fits in with the GNOME desktop	Official tool maintained by Raspberry Pi Writes to both SD cards and USB drives
Linux only Fewer options than full-featured image writers	Built mainly around Raspberry Pi use rather than general disk imaging
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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